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Karen's Day Care

12 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: May 4, 2026.

1311 W Jeff Dr, Pharr, TX 78577 · (956) 821-2804

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsPharr licensed centers, n=50

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: May 4, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 0

30% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 4

72% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2010Full Permit

Practical8a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1110786 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
May 12, 2026 to May 12, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 12, 2026 inspection
- May 12, 2026 inspection
- May 12, 2026 inspection
- May 12, 2026 inspection
May 4, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  The mats were arranged to where there was no space between to walk without stepping on other mats. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when mats were rearranged and there was enough space between the mats for children and caregivers to not step on top of the mats.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2809(4).
May 4, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  The mats were arranged to where there was no space between to walk without stepping on other mats. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when mats were rearranged and there was enough space between the mats for children and caregivers to not step on top of the mats.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2809(4).
May 4, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  The mats were arranged to where there was no space between to walk without stepping on other mats. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when mats were rearranged and there was enough space between the mats for children and caregivers to not step on top of the mats.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2809(4).
May 4, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  The mats were arranged to where there was no space between to walk without stepping on other mats. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when mats were rearranged and there was enough space between the mats for children and caregivers to not step on top of the mats.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2809(4).
2025
Jun 3, 2025 to Jun 3, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
- Jun 3, 2025 inspection
2024
Jul 23, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of seven children records do not have current immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2024, verified Jul 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  A slide (play equipment) did not have the required six feet all around of use zone. This was corrected during inspection when director removed slide from playground area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
Jul 23, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of seven children records do not have current immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2024, verified Jul 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  A slide (play equipment) did not have the required six feet all around of use zone. This was corrected during inspection when director removed slide from playground area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
Jul 23, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  A slide (play equipment) did not have the required six feet all around of use zone. This was corrected during inspection when director removed slide from playground area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of seven children records do not have current immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2024, verified Jul 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(b).
Jul 23, 2024Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  Four out of seven children records do not have current immunization records.
  Corrected Aug 6, 2024, verified Jul 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.613(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  A slide (play equipment) did not have the required six feet all around of use zone. This was corrected during inspection when director removed slide from playground area.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4605(a).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Primary caregiver did not have annual trainings for the time frame of 4/8/2022- 4/8/2023 available at the center for review.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Primary caregiver did not have annual trainings for the time frame of 4/8/2022- 4/8/2023 available at the center for review.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Primary caregiver did not have annual trainings for the time frame of 4/8/2022- 4/8/2023 available at the center for review.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
Aug 3, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
  Primary caregiver did not have annual trainings for the time frame of 4/8/2022- 4/8/2023 available at the center for review.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2023, verified Aug 4, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(1).
2022
Aug 17, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Cleaning supplies were under the unlocked sink cabinets the cleaning supplies were accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning supplies from under the sink and placing them on a shelf inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  An electrical outlet in the bathroom was seen with out an outlet cover. The electrical outlet was accessible to children under 5 years old when washing their hands. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed an outlet cover in the electrical outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(1).
Aug 17, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Cleaning supplies were under the unlocked sink cabinets the cleaning supplies were accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning supplies from under the sink and placing them on a shelf inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  An electrical outlet in the bathroom was seen with out an outlet cover. The electrical outlet was accessible to children under 5 years old when washing their hands. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed an outlet cover in the electrical outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(1).
Aug 17, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  An electrical outlet in the bathroom was seen with out an outlet cover. The electrical outlet was accessible to children under 5 years old when washing their hands. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed an outlet cover in the electrical outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Cleaning supplies were under the unlocked sink cabinets the cleaning supplies were accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning supplies from under the sink and placing them on a shelf inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3203(13).
Aug 17, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  Cleaning supplies were under the unlocked sink cabinets the cleaning supplies were accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning supplies from under the sink and placing them on a shelf inaccessible to the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  An electrical outlet in the bathroom was seen with out an outlet cover. The electrical outlet was accessible to children under 5 years old when washing their hands. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed an outlet cover in the electrical outlet.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3501(1).

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